A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4220998 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4222969 epoch_slot_no: 10969 block_no: 4220821 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3488 time: 2020-05-28 10:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x857f9d84cabb5f893343e27a4d5377635966058772d90e1b3a1e45327845af53Block Operator
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